In your commentary, please remember these guidelines.
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful.
Newspaper accounts are used in the book to reveal the story of the crime and the community's reaction to the murder of John Hossack.
How do these newspaper stories develop the narrative and illustrate the shifts in community sentiment?
What do they reveal about Margaret Hossack and how she was judged by the community?
How did the portrayals of Mrs. Hossack's physical characteristics--large, powerful, masculine--and her demeanor--stern, unemotional, quick tempered--affect the way she was perceived before the trial?
Do you think the media coverage influenced jurors about her guilt or innocence?
1. Your reponse MUST be more than an "I agree" or "I disagree" or "That's right."
2. Every reponse must have an explanation or a justification; you should have reasonable supportive evidence.
3. Respond to the question focused by the bold faced, italicized, underlined subject.
4. Read other's posting and add substantial and valuable commentary by furthering the ideas.
GOLDEN RULES: Treat others kindly. No vulgarities. Be respectful.
Newspaper accounts are used in the book to reveal the story of the crime and the community's reaction to the murder of John Hossack.
How do these newspaper stories develop the narrative and illustrate the shifts in community sentiment?
What do they reveal about Margaret Hossack and how she was judged by the community?
How did the portrayals of Mrs. Hossack's physical characteristics--large, powerful, masculine--and her demeanor--stern, unemotional, quick tempered--affect the way she was perceived before the trial?
Do you think the media coverage influenced jurors about her guilt or innocence?
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